Letter Signed in Cherokee Syllabary and Addressed 'Dear Sir' [Chief John Ross], March 30, 1865
Description
Letter from Fort Gibson signed in Cherokee Syllabary and addressed "Dear Sir" (Chief John Ross) suspecting stoppage of his and Daniel's letters, and describing situation in Indian Territory. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1278
Dates
- March 30, 1865
Creator
- Unidentified (Author, Person)
Language of Materials
Materials in English
Access Restrictions
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Extent
From the Collection: 11 Linear Feet
Medium
ink on paper
Signed
Signature in syllabary
Dimensions
Overall: 9 3/4 × 13 1/2 in. (24.8 × 34.3 cm) Folded: 8 3/4 × 6 3/4 in. (22.2 × 17.1 cm)
Repository Details
Part of the Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research Repository
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